We’re excited to introduce you to the always interesting and insightful Beatriz Velasquez . We hope you’ll enjoy our conversation with Beatriz below.

Beatriz, looking forward to hearing all of your stories today. What do you think it takes to be successful?

Being Successful to me means accomplishing your Purpose. Being determined no matter what comes your way. It doesn’t matter how many No’s you get, keep going! God created everyone to be unique, to be who you were called to be. God thank you for a dream 💭written down that became a goal broken into steps became a plan backed up by actions became my Reality!!! God makes all our dreams come true! So as we think our ourselves is what we are. Tell yourself, You are extraordinary. There is no one better than you. People may leave your life, they may walk out, but that’s okay, it just means they weren’t meant to walk with you. Never lose yourself. Continue to stay loved and uplifted. Continue to keep it moving. You can do this. You’re planted where you need to be at this exact moment. Don’t think about giving up. It’s not even an option. You have things to do. You got this. Let’s get motivated. I want you to have this great energy. You have the strength and power. You have whatever you need. Get your amazing self up, & have a beautiful day. 😊
If we didn’t have obstacles and hardships we wouldn’t be able to appreciate winning, and success. Believe in yourself, pray often, and NEVER GIVE UP! Your family may be a motivation, your destiny, or both but if you have no one trust and believe you have God.
Professionally,
Beatriz Velasquez

Great, appreciate you sharing that with us. Before we ask you to share more of your insights, can you take a moment to introduce yourself and how you got to where you are today to our readers

I am a Criminal Justice Graduate from John Jay College in NYC. I am a mother of 3 beautiful children!
One who graduated college out of GSU. One in HS and one in Middle School. I have taught special needs children for the past 15 yrs. In Atl, GA public schools.
I am a 3x author. (Living Life not Just Alive, Living Life Through Poetry, and Destined for Greatness.) All books can be found in Barnes & Noble & Amazon under my Name.
I have been on several stage plays. I have been on TV shows such as BMF, The Oval, BET Sistas, The movie OPEN, Saints & Sinners, Games people Play, BET Tales, P-Valley, First Wives Club, Bigger, Snap, Madea’s Homecoming Movie, and Models Of ATLANTA on Amazon Prime.
I have walked for NYFW, SBFW, ATLANTA Fashion Week, and 40-50 runway shows:
1. Walk Fashionshow 3x 2. Avoir spa and salon Colin turner couture
3. Fashion night out Nate Hutson collection
4. Southlake mall 2x ny& company clothing
5. The rebirth
6. Dtlr show urban wear
7. WB women’s show
8. Bonnie Bella Fashionshow
9. I love fashion
10. Fusion Fashionshow
11. Royalty Kings and queens fashion show
12. Mercedes Benz boutique
13. I love God Fashionshow Ms. Juicey hosted
14. Get n 2 Fashionshow
15. Treehouse studios Fashionshow
16. tattoo shop Fashionshow for brand dLc
17. Pink hotel fashion show for blaqorchirdcollection
18. I love healthy me
19. High demand Fashionshow #Shot with 30 or more photographers
20. Fashion industries 3 yrs of shows
21. Black Ink Atlanta Fashionshow for @herlittlesecretboutique 22. Fusion lounge couture show 23. Crown 👑 d’ Fashionshow 24. Sassy but classy Fashionshow. September 2017’ my very first show 25. Dining in Denim 26. Carlo Vontage 27. Fusion 4 yrs. 28. Fashion global 29. Van miller get fit show 30. FMLive magazine Fashionshow 31.Tales on BET an extra for Moonlight episode and Role for in my neighborhood episode 32. BET stream Bigger 33. Starz P-Valley 34. Saints and sinners 35. BET Stream The Oval 36. YouTube channel The EL Family 37. CSU FASHIONSHOW 37. Movie Open on BET 38. Models of Atlanta 39. Virtual fashion show with TheeDanielle 40. Imnextmodeling 41. Sliick Fashionshow 42. La vie Fashionshow 43. Styled Fashion Experience 44. Arelia’s Fashionshow 45.WinterWonderland 46.Khaos ATL 47. FashionGlamExtravaganza. 48. NYFW
I have been on 2 Billboards.
We have a family YouTube channel as well “ The El Family” of stars ✨.
With hard work and continued determination you can make your dreams come true 💯 . And
I’m still dreaming !

Any advice for growing your clientele? What’s been most effective for you?

Growing clientele is very important. Before COVID I was selling books in person at the malls, books stores, plays etc. During COVID I have continued to stay relevant on all social media platforms. I even did several virtual fashion shows. After COVID I continue to do both! I know that in order to sell your products you must advertise advertise advertise!

Are there any books, videos or other content that you feel have meaningfully impacted your thinking?

Books that have impacted me have been Michelle Obama book “ Becoming” and Tiffany Haddish “The last Black Unicorn. “ These books help people understand that you are not your circumstance. Coming from nothing to having more then enough is the blessings that God has for us. I believe and every day I strive!

Contact Info:

• Website: www.Lulu.com/spotlight/beatrizauthor
• Instagram: Beesoofficial
• Facebook: Beatriz Velasquez
• Linkedin: N/A
• Twitter: Beatrizauthor
• Youtube: https://youtube.com/channel/UC4n5kb98kk5oVt68zRcJ_rw
• Yelp: N/A

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